[Grace Oz]

G'day there, Mary!

I'm sorry your SIL was injured.
I hope he's making progress and able to move forward with his life.

[Grace Oz]

Originally Posted by Don3218

I'm gonna have to try to find it here. I have to be able to say I tried it, right? Unless, I just go to Australia. I think maybe that's a better idea.

If you're unsuccessful finding it there, Don, PM me your address and I'll send you a few sample packs.
I sent some to Tweety a few years ago and it got through customs ok.
Then again, you did say you were coming to visit???!!! lol
Might use your tasting vegemite as the lever to ensure you do!!! lol

[Grace Oz]

OK!
BACK to the reason for this thread! ........................

[ingelein]

Well, from one proud navy Mom to another, THANKS for this thread, what a great idea, look forward to sharing stories and updates from and about our loved ones in all the branches of the military, even the Aussie's!

[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by jnette

Thought I'd dedicate a thread to those nurses who currently have sons, daughters, brothers, sisters or other close family members serving our country in these troublesome times.

This thread is for all of you to be able to come to one place to share your thoughts, fears, joys.. innermost emotions..to ask questions others may be able to answer, or guide you to a place you might find the answers you need.

Or simply a safe place to come to support, encourage, and lift one another up.

May each of your loved ones be safe... and Godspeed to each one.

Thank you darlin

Got a msg from my beloved son tonite on the phone - I MISSED HIM! sigh...

[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

I just got great news the other day: Melanie and Bryan's deployment is actually being shortened ... YAAAAAY!!!!!

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Grace Oz

Thanks Jnette!
Excellent idea!
I know this is primarily for US families, but can our mob join in too? ... We have just heard news of confirmation of DS being re-deployed.

Of course Grace and I'm sorry to hear!!!

Originally Posted by Grace Oz

...can I have tea please?

No, we have rules against THAT.

Originally Posted by DDRN4me

jnette, thanks for starting this. although dsil is home for good d/t his injuries sustained in Iraq

How is he doing now BTW? and your dau?

[donster]

Originally Posted by Grace Oz

If you're unsuccessful finding it there, Don, PM me your address and I'll send you a few sample packs.
I sent some to Tweety a few years ago and it got through customs ok.
Then again, you did say you were coming to visit???!!! lol
Might use your tasting vegemite as the lever to ensure you do!!! lol

Yes, I AM coming to your end of the world, hopefully within a couple of years. I will let you know...!!!

[ingelein]

Its so nice having my daughter stationed at Great Lakes, its only about an hour away, I get to see her every weekend almost, much better that when she was stationed on GTMO, didn't see her for almost two years.

[VivaLasViejas]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to the members who are keeping this thread going The support means so much to those of us whose loved ones are serving overseas---sometimes all we need is to be able to talk about the fears we have to keep hidden away for their sakes.

Having a child or other family member in harm's way brings such a heady mix of emotions that it's really hard to deal with sometimes. Yes, we fear for them and pray that our families may be spared the worst, yet the pride and patriotism we feel are so strong, and no matter what we think of the war itself, we want a good outcome so they can come home knowing they've done their job well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[RainDreamer]

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. ((((HUGS)))) to all of you moms and others that have loved ones out there.

My aunt went through all this when my cousin was deployed to Iraq a few years back. He was deployed right when the war started and was in Iraq for almost 2 years. He got a purple heart while he was over there, as he cut his head open pretty good in a suicide bombing, but he's been back here for a couple years now, and we're very thankful for that.

I have an uncle that's over there again, he's been on multiple tours. And I have another cousin in the navy that's away from home here and there and has a couple small kiddos.

Great thread, great support. Hang in there everyone ((((BIG HUGS)))) for you all.